American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class A (EBNAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.63 |
| YTD Return | 2.25% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.38 |
| 52-Week High | 8.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 773 |
| Inception Date | Apr 22, 2016 |
About EBNAX
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on **emerging-markets debt** across sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate issuers. Its primary objective is to deliver a **high level of total return over the long term**, with **current income** as a significant component. The strategy is differentiated by flexibility to invest in bonds **denominated in U.S. dollars or local currencies**, enabling the portfolio to balance credit and currency opportunities across developing economies. The fund predominantly holds **non‑U.S. bonds**, complemented by selective U.S. Treasuries and cash for liquidity and risk management. Key portfolio characteristics include an intermediate **effective duration** profile and a focus on diversified issuer exposure, with **monthly distributions** reflecting its income orientation. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the fund applies fundamental research and multi-manager oversight to navigate interest-rate, credit, and currency risks inherent to the emerging-markets bond universe. It serves investors seeking **diversification** beyond developed-market fixed income and exposure to the evolving credit landscape of emerging economies.
Performance
EBNAX had a total return of 15.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04104 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04143 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0389 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03996 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04055 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0407 | Sep 2, 2025 |